Dr. Nithya Gandham, MD, MI | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Nithya Gandham

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Anxiety

Depression

Medication Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Nithya Gandham

Nithya Gandham, MD, earned a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and her MD from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed Adult Psychiatry Residency at Central Michigan University and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Michigan. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, consult liaison psychiatry, VA settings, and treating children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Her clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, sleep disorders, and psychotherapy. She has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family-focused therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy. Dr. Gandham prioritizes creating a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel safe, heard, and understood. Building rapport is central to her practice, and she takes time to learn each patient’s story and perspective. She works collaboratively with patients and families to identify meaningful goals and provides clear communication, education, shared decision-making, and a strengths-based approach. Dr. Gandham begins with a thorough psychiatric, medical, family, and social history to understand each patient’s unique circumstances. She discusses treatment goals and explores options including medication, behavioral strategies, lifestyle changes, and therapy. She emphasizes shared decision-making so patients feel informed, supported, and actively involved in creating a treatment plan that aligns with their needs and values.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Eating Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Self-Harm / Injury

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Education and training

Medical School - Ross University, School Of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Central Michigan University, Residency in Adult Psychiatry
Rutgers University (Bachelor's)
University of Michigan, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

NPI number

1831766963

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What practice does Dr. Nithya Gandham work with?

Dr. Nithya Gandham works with Talkiatry.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nithya Gandham?

Dr. Nithya Gandham frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, and Depression. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nithya Gandham on their profile.